Summary: Mechanical Engineer and Program Director with over 20 years of international experience leading renewable energy, ICT, and sustainable development programs. As Managing Director of OniT Enterprises, delivers high-impact technology and consultancy for development banks, governments, and NGOs — bridging policy and engineering to enable practical results. Career highlights include advising on national energy strategies for the Government of Timor-Leste and serving as Chief Engineer for the Earthrace crew, which holds the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe.
Experience
OniT Enterprises — Dili, Timor-Leste
- Co-founded and manages Timor-Leste's leading digital technology company, overseeing government relationships, stakeholder coordination, local operations, and financial administration
- Consultancy for development banks, governments, and NGOs across energy, communications, and digital product development
- Led multi-sector programs integrating renewable energy, health, and ICT solutions for social and economic development with budgets exceeding $900,000 USD
- Developed strategies for private sector growth through infrastructure and digital tourism initiatives
- Primary relationship manager for Ministry of Tourism, UNICEF, and all GoTL counterparts for OniT's portfolio of five live digital products
Government of Timor-Leste — FEDA (Autoridade Nacional para a Energia Sustentável), Dili
- Coordinated six ministries under the Prime Minister's office for national renewable energy policy alignment
- Developed feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for renewable energy implementation on Ataúro Island
- Led multi-sector programs integrating renewable energy, health and ICT solutions with a budget of $900,000 USD
- Managed stakeholder processes across national government, donor agencies, and community representatives
Timor Lodge Hotel — Dili, Timor-Leste
- Oversaw all daily operations managing a team of 55 staff, serving long-term residents and guests primarily from the oil and gas sector
- Strong focus on staff training, team cohesion, and service quality improvement
- Consistently raised profits each year, averaging 40% year-on-year growth through strategic operational improvements
SGC Energia — Austria / Portugal
- Managed logistics, maintenance, and procurement for €60M biomass-to-liquid fuel plant
- Conducted R&D on Fischer-Tropsch biofuel blending; presented at major energy conferences in Graz, Milan, and Berlin
- Produced technical report on Euro VI diesel emission challenges — anticipating by 3 years challenges that would later affect major car manufacturers
Earthrace Conservation — 12 countries
- Led the refitting of the Earthrace vessel in Valencia, Spain; collaborated with Cummins engineers to develop specialised fuel maps and high-performance driveline components
- Maintained the vessel throughout a 60-day global circumnavigation across 12 countries
- Conducted crucial technical interventions that contributed to the world record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe
Central Garage Inc — Georgetown, Guyana
- Managed operations for commercial trucks and passenger cars in a family business established in 1919; led team of 16 technicians
- Established an internet café from ground up — connected over 20,000 people to the internet in Georgetown, many for the first time
- Doubled café size every four months due to demand; significant community impact through digital access
Education
MBA — London School of Economics
Online · 2022 · 92% — Distinction
MSc Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics
Kingston University, London · 2007
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Kingston University, London · 1998
High School
Stonyhurst College, Lancashire · 1994
Core Competencies
Program Management (PMO)
Government Advisory
Stakeholder Management
AI/Software Systems
Data & Analytics
Strategy & Partnerships
ICT for Development
Continuous Improvement
Renewable Energy
Languages
Tetum (native) · Portuguese (fluent) · English (fluent)
Certifications
SAP ERP Basics — LinkedIn, 2021
Mercedes-Benz "Leaders of the Future" — 2000
Advanced Electronics for Marine Engines — Volvo Penta, 2002